Q64 / 90 · JEE Main 2024 (09 Apr Shift 2) · Physics

The $I-V$ characteristics of an electronic device shown in the figure. The device is:

A
a diode which can be used as a rectifier
Correct answer
B
a zener diode which can be used as a voltage regulator
C
a transistor which can be used as an amplifier
D
a solar cell

Solution

Theory Zener diode used as voltage regulator

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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